Chapter 15 PSYCH 2000

Miguel worries excessively about things beyond his control, and his worries often interfere with his life. He avoids driving because he worries about car accidents. He calls his parents twice a day because he worries they are dead. He checks his credit card statement three times a day because he worries about identity theft. Miguel probably suffers from ________. a) generalized anxiety disorder b) persistent depressive disorder c) obsessive-compulsive disorder d) free-floating anxiety disorder

a) generalized anxiety disorder

Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring her. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing a ________ disorder. a) post-traumatic stress b) mood c) schizotypal personality d) antisocial personality

a) post-traumatic stress

Janice is in the middle of a distinct period of an abnormally and persistently elevated mood. In the last week she has cleaned her house from top to bottom (breaking windows and dishes in the process), bought a new car that she can't afford, and dug up most of her yard in case she might want a garden next year. Janice is experiencing ________. a) acute stress disorder b) mania c) rapid cycling d) body dysmorphia

b) mania

What is comorbidity? a) having two causes of death b) mental disorder leading to death c) co-occurrence of two disorders d) having two causes for a single disorder

c) co-occurrence of two disorders

A psychological disorder is a ________. a) condition characterized by normal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors b) situational, idiosyncratic, or unconventional inner feelings c) condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors d) manifestation of a psychopathology

c) condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

At the most basic level, schizophrenia is best conceptualized as a/an ____________ disorder. a) dissociative b) impulse control c) psychotic d) obsessive compulsive

c) psychotic

What is meant by the term etiology? a) frequency with which a given illness occurs b) likely future path of an illness c) the different symptoms of a given condition d) the cause of a disorder

d) the cause of a disorder

________ disorders are characterized by excessive, persistent fear and apprehension and by related disturbances in behavior. a) anxiety b) personality c) body dysmorphic d) obsessive-compulsive

a) anxiety

Which of the following defines antisocial personality disorder? a) pervasive need for perfectionism that interferes with the ability to complete tasks b) overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance c) lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds d) instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood

c) lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds

The ________ model suggests that people with a predisposition for a disorder are more likely to develop the disorder when faced with adverse environmental or psychological events. a) supernatural b) Szasz c) Venn d) diathesis-stress

d) diathesis-stress

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of autism spectrum disorder? a) Gemma exhibits deficits in social interactions by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to. b) Gemma is very impulsive, hyperactive, and has difficulty sustaining attention. c) Gemma is submissive and physically clings to the people around her. d) Gemma is quick to anger and is incapable of dealing with a situation in which she is not the center of attention.

a) Gemma exhibits deficits in social interactions by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to.

A panic disorder is a type of ________ disorder characterized by panic attacks, along with at least one month of worry about panic attacks or self-defeating behavior related to the attacks. a) anxiety b) safety c) social d) generalized

a) anxiety

Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United States of America? a) Determinants of Social Mental Disorders b) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders c) Determining Statistical Manifestation of Disorders d) Desperate Social and Mental Disorders

b) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Which of the following is an example of a diathesis-stress model? a) Ozzie treats his manic episodes by using medication to induce depression. b) Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died. c) Ozzie's doctor does not believe that mental illness has a biological basis d) Ozzie treats his depression by exposing himself to a series of stressors so he can learn coping skills.

b) Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died.

Egon can't pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, has trouble sitting still, and displays poor impulse control. The school psychologist suggested that his parents take him to a doctor to have him assessed for _____________. a) intellectual disability b) attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder c) autism spectrum disorder d) schizoid personality disorder

b) attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Phyllis cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger. Recently, Phyllis wrote a suicide note and showed it to her husband. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for her personality? a) schizotypal personality disorder b) avoidant personality disorder c) antisocial personality disorder d) borderline personality disorder

d) borderline personality disorder

What kind of symptoms involves reflecting noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives? a) positive b) absentee c) invisible d) negative

d) negative

People with ________ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts. a) phobia b) personality c) anxiety d) obsessive-compulsive

d) obsessive-compulsive

Yuri experiences excessive, distressing, and persistent fear or anxiety about heights. Yuri suffers from a/an ________. a) obsessive-compulsive disorder b) psychosis c) mood disorder d) phobia

d) phobia

Which psychological disorder is characterized by psychosis and major disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior? a) personality b) bipolar c) anxiety d) schizophrenia

d) schizophrenia